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Megan Goldberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036
Are you seeking support to address thoughts, feelings, or actions that no longer serve you? I can help you manage anxiety, ADHD, relationship challenges, or your relationship with substances with thoughtfulness and kindness. Together we can tackle the hard questions with balance and levity. Life is filled with challenges and it's crucial to have a toolbox of coping strategies to navigate them successfully. I work with individuals and couples to also manage relationship issues, life transitions, and work and academic stress throughout the lifespan. Together we can build a balanced lifestyle, self-awareness, and personal growth.
Are you seeking support to address thoughts, feelings, or actions that no longer serve you? I can help you manage anxiety, ADHD, relationship challenges, or your relationship with substances with thoughtfulness and kindness. Together we can tackle the hard questions with balance and levity. Life is filled with challenges and it's crucial to have a toolbox of coping strategies to navigate them successfully. I work with individuals and couples to also manage relationship issues, life transitions, and work and academic stress throughout the lifespan. Together we can build a balanced lifestyle, self-awareness, and personal growth.
(202) 929-0995 View (202) 929-0995
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Victoria Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief/loss, trauma, chronic medical issues or any of the other issues that frequently plague our community? Is it that you can't put a finger on it, but just know something isn't right.
Greetings! My name is Victoria Rivera and I am a psychotherapist at Revo Well. We are a tribe of extraordinary clinicians dedicated to REVOlutionizing WELLness in the BIPOC community. As a therapist, providing a safe space and offering sound clinical services to members of the community of color is of the utmost importance to me. I enjoy working with individuals (adults and adolescents alike) who want to be their best selves; individuals who refuse to allow life challenges and symptoms associated with mental illness get the best of them.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief/loss, trauma, chronic medical issues or any of the other issues that frequently plague our community? Is it that you can't put a finger on it, but just know something isn't right.
Greetings! My name is Victoria Rivera and I am a psychotherapist at Revo Well. We are a tribe of extraordinary clinicians dedicated to REVOlutionizing WELLness in the BIPOC community. As a therapist, providing a safe space and offering sound clinical services to members of the community of color is of the utmost importance to me. I enjoy working with individuals (adults and adolescents alike) who want to be their best selves; individuals who refuse to allow life challenges and symptoms associated with mental illness get the best of them.
(202) 688-2073 View (202) 688-2073
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Rebecca Tolbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20019
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in ADHD, and I understand how executive functioning issues can impact every area of life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Maybe the pandemic resurfaced old issues and messed with your coping strategies. Maybe reintegrating into the world has been harder than you expected. If you already struggled with focus, motivation, and organization, all of these issues can pile on top of each other. You want to feel grounded and joyful, with a life that fits and feels like your own... not one you have to shove yourself into. You want your relationships to thrive. You deserve to wake up in the morning and feel ready and excited for the day ahead.
I specialize in ADHD, and I understand how executive functioning issues can impact every area of life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Maybe the pandemic resurfaced old issues and messed with your coping strategies. Maybe reintegrating into the world has been harder than you expected. If you already struggled with focus, motivation, and organization, all of these issues can pile on top of each other. You want to feel grounded and joyful, with a life that fits and feels like your own... not one you have to shove yourself into. You want your relationships to thrive. You deserve to wake up in the morning and feel ready and excited for the day ahead.
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Conise Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings! My name is Conise and I am a psychotherapist at Revo Well. We are a tribe of extraordinary clinicians dedicated to REVOlutionizing WELLness in the BIPOC community. My therapeutic approach is centered around creating safe and affirming healing spaces. I strive to provide the perfect balance of professionalism and utilization of strong clinical skills while also being completely down to earth and non-judgmental. I specialize in working with youth and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and ADHD, as well as individuals with a history of trauma.
Greetings! My name is Conise and I am a psychotherapist at Revo Well. We are a tribe of extraordinary clinicians dedicated to REVOlutionizing WELLness in the BIPOC community. My therapeutic approach is centered around creating safe and affirming healing spaces. I strive to provide the perfect balance of professionalism and utilization of strong clinical skills while also being completely down to earth and non-judgmental. I specialize in working with youth and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and ADHD, as well as individuals with a history of trauma.
(202) 946-3518 View (202) 946-3518
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Jessica Sandham Swope
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
For adults and college students who struggle with inattention and procrastination, including those with ADHD, I also offer a structured, goal-oriented "coaching" intervention aimed to keep clients motivated, organized, and on track.
I strive to provide a collaborative and supportive working space for individual clients or couples with a range of presenting concerns. My clients tell me that they appreciate my warmth and practicality, as well as my willingness to provide an individualized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs. I believe that most clients' struggles-be they with depression, anxiety, attentional difficulties, or relationship issues-are born of and maintained by a range of factors. These factors may include past experiences, family history, biology, or unhelpful patterns of thinking.
For adults and college students who struggle with inattention and procrastination, including those with ADHD, I also offer a structured, goal-oriented "coaching" intervention aimed to keep clients motivated, organized, and on track.
I strive to provide a collaborative and supportive working space for individual clients or couples with a range of presenting concerns. My clients tell me that they appreciate my warmth and practicality, as well as my willingness to provide an individualized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs. I believe that most clients' struggles-be they with depression, anxiety, attentional difficulties, or relationship issues-are born of and maintained by a range of factors. These factors may include past experiences, family history, biology, or unhelpful patterns of thinking.
(202) 972-2494 View (202) 972-2494
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Christina Fals
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006  (Online Only)
As a bilingual Hispanic American Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer virtual counseling services across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Puerto Rico. My approach to mental health is holistic, providing personalized treatment for a wide range of challenges. I prioritize offering compassionate support to individuals navigating life's obstacles, specializing in disruptive behaviors, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, ADHD, gender identity exploration, and providing affirming care for LGBTQ individuals.
As a bilingual Hispanic American Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer virtual counseling services across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Puerto Rico. My approach to mental health is holistic, providing personalized treatment for a wide range of challenges. I prioritize offering compassionate support to individuals navigating life's obstacles, specializing in disruptive behaviors, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, ADHD, gender identity exploration, and providing affirming care for LGBTQ individuals.
(202) 915-1422 View (202) 915-1422
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Lauren Finney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20016
My specialty and passion is working with adolescents: teenagers, college students, and young adults; especially around anxiety and ADHD.
I view therapy as an opportunity for every person to have a confidential, supportive, and guided experience towards personal growth and facing life’s unending challenges. My style of therapy is very much like my personality: down to earth, humble, funny, compassionate, slightly sarcastic, direct, and blunt in a loving way. I have a sense of humor about myself, and I encourage my clients to adopt the same attitude. Each client who walks into my office comes with a unique history of experiences. To personalize treatment I use a combination of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to best support, explore, interpret, and solve.
My specialty and passion is working with adolescents: teenagers, college students, and young adults; especially around anxiety and ADHD.
I view therapy as an opportunity for every person to have a confidential, supportive, and guided experience towards personal growth and facing life’s unending challenges. My style of therapy is very much like my personality: down to earth, humble, funny, compassionate, slightly sarcastic, direct, and blunt in a loving way. I have a sense of humor about myself, and I encourage my clients to adopt the same attitude. Each client who walks into my office comes with a unique history of experiences. To personalize treatment I use a combination of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to best support, explore, interpret, and solve.
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Monica Hammock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20016
Those challenges may be acute crisis, anxiety, depression, ADHD and other executive functioning difficulties, & peak performers - neurofeedback assists the brain to be more efficient no matter what the challenge.
I foster a caring and nurturing approach, utilizing a strengths-based perspective, which allows for personal strengths to aid in recovery & empowerment of each individual. As a result, treatment promotes hope through exploration of precedent successes - serving as the foundation for growth and change. With neurofeedback, the brain relaxes, calming fear and reactivity. This interrupts emotionally based patterns of reactivity in the brain faster than we are consciously aware of them. By incorporating neurofeedback into the psychotherapy session, clients see results faster than psychotherapy alone. My clinical services are designed to provide insight, learning opportunities, & encourage commitment to life improvements.
Those challenges may be acute crisis, anxiety, depression, ADHD and other executive functioning difficulties, & peak performers - neurofeedback assists the brain to be more efficient no matter what the challenge.
I foster a caring and nurturing approach, utilizing a strengths-based perspective, which allows for personal strengths to aid in recovery & empowerment of each individual. As a result, treatment promotes hope through exploration of precedent successes - serving as the foundation for growth and change. With neurofeedback, the brain relaxes, calming fear and reactivity. This interrupts emotionally based patterns of reactivity in the brain faster than we are consciously aware of them. By incorporating neurofeedback into the psychotherapy session, clients see results faster than psychotherapy alone. My clinical services are designed to provide insight, learning opportunities, & encourage commitment to life improvements.
(202) 759-8307 View (202) 759-8307
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Chinwendu (Chewy) Utom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings! My name is Chinwendu "Chewy" Utom-Toe and I am a psychotherapist at Revo Well. I am a psychotherapist at Revo Well. We are a tribe of extraordinary clinicians. My goal is to provide clinical services tailored to meet the needs of each specific client - no cookie cutter model here! Anxiety, ADHD, depression, and/or unresolved trauma getting in your way? I can help. Struggling with navigating the dynamics of a difficult, coparenting relationship? I can help. Is your child displaying challenging behaviors? I can help. Not sure if your current romantic relationship or career is where you really want to/should be? I can help.
Greetings! My name is Chinwendu "Chewy" Utom-Toe and I am a psychotherapist at Revo Well. I am a psychotherapist at Revo Well. We are a tribe of extraordinary clinicians. My goal is to provide clinical services tailored to meet the needs of each specific client - no cookie cutter model here! Anxiety, ADHD, depression, and/or unresolved trauma getting in your way? I can help. Struggling with navigating the dynamics of a difficult, coparenting relationship? I can help. Is your child displaying challenging behaviors? I can help. Not sure if your current romantic relationship or career is where you really want to/should be? I can help.
(202) 902-9372 View (202) 902-9372
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Amber Lynn Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036  (Online Only)
I'm a licensed therapist with a specialization in ADHD, trauma, and anxiety. My role is to provide compassionate support, structure, validation, and tools to help you improve your mental health and accomplish your goals.
I'm a licensed therapist with a specialization in ADHD, trauma, and anxiety. My role is to provide compassionate support, structure, validation, and tools to help you improve your mental health and accomplish your goals.
(202) 902-6320 x602 View (202) 902-6320 x602
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Brooke Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036  (Online Only)
I specialize in ADHD, RSD, and ASD as well as the anxiety, depression and difficulty navigating relationships that come with them.
My clients are highly motivated to overcome their barriers to achieving stability, healthy relationships, & more feelings of joy and fulfillment. As someone who is neurodivergent, I appreciate the difficulty in achieving what we desire when our unique and adaptive ways of doing most things is widely misunderstood and unsupported. I use an individualized approach with each client and I think it is far more important to consider a person's unique circumstances, symptoms, & characteristics as opposed to taking a universal approach to treating specific diagnoses.
I specialize in ADHD, RSD, and ASD as well as the anxiety, depression and difficulty navigating relationships that come with them.
My clients are highly motivated to overcome their barriers to achieving stability, healthy relationships, & more feelings of joy and fulfillment. As someone who is neurodivergent, I appreciate the difficulty in achieving what we desire when our unique and adaptive ways of doing most things is widely misunderstood and unsupported. I use an individualized approach with each client and I think it is far more important to consider a person's unique circumstances, symptoms, & characteristics as opposed to taking a universal approach to treating specific diagnoses.
(202) 471-1954 View (202) 471-1954
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Counseling Center of DC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20016  (Online Only)
Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or wondered if you might have ADHD? Do you feel like you are fighting through a fog that often hinders you from achieving your goals at work, school, or home? Are you tired of struggling to get important work done and apps and to-do lists are not helping as much as they used to? Hello, my name is Kathleen Fort LICSW, LCSW and I am here to help. I am a psychotherapist with over twenty-five years of experience specializing in working with adults who have ADHD, think they might have ADHD, or adults who simply struggle with avoidance, procrastination, anxiety and work/life balance.
Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or wondered if you might have ADHD? Do you feel like you are fighting through a fog that often hinders you from achieving your goals at work, school, or home? Are you tired of struggling to get important work done and apps and to-do lists are not helping as much as they used to? Hello, my name is Kathleen Fort LICSW, LCSW and I am here to help. I am a psychotherapist with over twenty-five years of experience specializing in working with adults who have ADHD, think they might have ADHD, or adults who simply struggle with avoidance, procrastination, anxiety and work/life balance.
(217) 819-0281 View (217) 819-0281
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Hayley Gould
Counselor, LPC, MS/EdS
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20008  (Online Only)
Eating disorders can be all encompassing and can start to take over so many different aspects of your life. It becomes hard to do anything without hearing the eating disorder’s disapproving voice in your head making comments about your food intake, your body, and most painfully, who you are as a person. This voice is not you. We can work together to help you fight back and regain your identity. You do not need to have an eating disorder for us to work together, I also work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, life transitions, trauma, relationships, and identity.
Eating disorders can be all encompassing and can start to take over so many different aspects of your life. It becomes hard to do anything without hearing the eating disorder’s disapproving voice in your head making comments about your food intake, your body, and most painfully, who you are as a person. This voice is not you. We can work together to help you fight back and regain your identity. You do not need to have an eating disorder for us to work together, I also work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, life transitions, trauma, relationships, and identity.
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Dr. Francine Baffa, LCSW — Balance, Focus, Support
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
Do you feel stuck? Are external obstacles, or your own internal fears, holding you back from living a full and meaningful life? In therapy, you can grow, heal, and move forward. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder are real challenges. You can expect to build lifelong coping skills that enable you to reach your goals and experience sustained healing. You can feel calmer, more balanced, more motivated, and more focused. You can learn to build and sustain healthier and more satisfying relationships with family, work colleagues, and romantic partners. Contact me today. I am looking forward to hearing your story.
Do you feel stuck? Are external obstacles, or your own internal fears, holding you back from living a full and meaningful life? In therapy, you can grow, heal, and move forward. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder are real challenges. You can expect to build lifelong coping skills that enable you to reach your goals and experience sustained healing. You can feel calmer, more balanced, more motivated, and more focused. You can learn to build and sustain healthier and more satisfying relationships with family, work colleagues, and romantic partners. Contact me today. I am looking forward to hearing your story.
(703) 782-3846 View (703) 782-3846
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Unconventional Minds Coaching
MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036  (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Sam, a Professional Coach who works with neurodivergent adults (ADHD, Autistic, AuDHD, OCD) who have unconventional lives to understand and embrace their unique neurotypes, so they can effectively minimize stress, overcome challenges, and improve their quality of life. Together, we can co-create a supportive, non-judgmental, and effective coaching partnership through which you will learn to fully utilize your strengths, understand and embrace your full humanity, and cultivate practices that are key to defining and achieving your own version of success. Please note: I am a qualified coach, NOT a psychotherapist or counselor.
Hi! I'm Sam, a Professional Coach who works with neurodivergent adults (ADHD, Autistic, AuDHD, OCD) who have unconventional lives to understand and embrace their unique neurotypes, so they can effectively minimize stress, overcome challenges, and improve their quality of life. Together, we can co-create a supportive, non-judgmental, and effective coaching partnership through which you will learn to fully utilize your strengths, understand and embrace your full humanity, and cultivate practices that are key to defining and achieving your own version of success. Please note: I am a qualified coach, NOT a psychotherapist or counselor.
(347) 572-7803 View (347) 572-7803
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Christine E Courtney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006
Currently accepting new clients. Let’s cut to the chase, I help people who are looking for self-growth, who want their relationships to improve, who are exploring ADHD issues, and people who want to figure out how to heal from hardship/trauma. We work together to discover the things that are getting in your way of reaching the goals and changes you want. Whether it’s a traumatic experience, toxic relationships, dealing with a beast of an inner critic, or uncertainty of what the problem even is, we will figure it out together. I also have particular specialties working with fellow therapists and military members/families.
Currently accepting new clients. Let’s cut to the chase, I help people who are looking for self-growth, who want their relationships to improve, who are exploring ADHD issues, and people who want to figure out how to heal from hardship/trauma. We work together to discover the things that are getting in your way of reaching the goals and changes you want. Whether it’s a traumatic experience, toxic relationships, dealing with a beast of an inner critic, or uncertainty of what the problem even is, we will figure it out together. I also have particular specialties working with fellow therapists and military members/families.
(571) 556-3432 View (571) 556-3432
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Maryland Neuropsychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, NCC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20500
Services provided by a pediatric neuropsychologist who is also a licensed clinical psychologist, in the state of Maryland. Therapy is provided to individuals across the lifespan (children and adults). Client issues we can help with includes grief, stress management, anxiety, depression, life issues, compulsions and obsessions, and an umbrella of sexual issues (including voyeurism, exhibitionism, pedophilia, sexuality and issues having sex, and more), neurodevelopmental disorders (autism/ADHD), and trauma. Founder: Dr. Sarah Gardner, PsyD, NCC
Services provided by a pediatric neuropsychologist who is also a licensed clinical psychologist, in the state of Maryland. Therapy is provided to individuals across the lifespan (children and adults). Client issues we can help with includes grief, stress management, anxiety, depression, life issues, compulsions and obsessions, and an umbrella of sexual issues (including voyeurism, exhibitionism, pedophilia, sexuality and issues having sex, and more), neurodevelopmental disorders (autism/ADHD), and trauma. Founder: Dr. Sarah Gardner, PsyD, NCC
(410) 834-4913 View (410) 834-4913
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Camilla Hendren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036  (Online Only)
Do you want to cultivate self-compassion? Improve your relationships, set healthy boundaries and be more assertive? I can help you! Get relief from depression, anxiety, ADHD, and past trauma. Awaken to your own insights, get in touch with your feelings, and practice acceptance of difficult situations. I can guide you on how to unhook from unhelpful thoughts/patterns and reframe/shift your perspective. We can explore effective coping skills, techniques for relaxation and how to get organized and motivated. Let’s reconnect with your values and rediscover what is meaningful to you.
Do you want to cultivate self-compassion? Improve your relationships, set healthy boundaries and be more assertive? I can help you! Get relief from depression, anxiety, ADHD, and past trauma. Awaken to your own insights, get in touch with your feelings, and practice acceptance of difficult situations. I can guide you on how to unhook from unhelpful thoughts/patterns and reframe/shift your perspective. We can explore effective coping skills, techniques for relaxation and how to get organized and motivated. Let’s reconnect with your values and rediscover what is meaningful to you.
(703) 810-7065 View (703) 810-7065
John Silsby
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20007
My clinical practice: I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and young adults and families in a collaborative and client-centered manner. I am experienced in providing therapy for clients’ struggling with social-emotional challenges, anxiety/ OCD, ADHD/ executive functioning deficits, social skills and relationships difficulties, autism, learning disorders, and developmental transition issues. I also have experience in conducting psychological and psychoeducational evaluations to assess for underlying psychological symptoms and learning disorders.
My clinical practice: I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and young adults and families in a collaborative and client-centered manner. I am experienced in providing therapy for clients’ struggling with social-emotional challenges, anxiety/ OCD, ADHD/ executive functioning deficits, social skills and relationships difficulties, autism, learning disorders, and developmental transition issues. I also have experience in conducting psychological and psychoeducational evaluations to assess for underlying psychological symptoms and learning disorders.
(571) 946-7122 View (571) 946-7122
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Rachel Leigh Wills
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20010
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping others learn and leverage their strengths and increase self-esteem. I enjoy working with clients who have ADHD or neurodiverse; have difficulty with regulating emotions and or are looking to grow their toolbox of coping skills; are sober-curious/struggling with chemical dependency (including alcohol and marijuana use) or are active in maintaining long-term recovery and/or are wondering how to cultivate better work/life balance (which may include learning how to advocate for workplace accommodations, taking time out to just BE and schedule recharge time into hectic days).
I am passionate about helping others learn and leverage their strengths and increase self-esteem. I enjoy working with clients who have ADHD or neurodiverse; have difficulty with regulating emotions and or are looking to grow their toolbox of coping skills; are sober-curious/struggling with chemical dependency (including alcohol and marijuana use) or are active in maintaining long-term recovery and/or are wondering how to cultivate better work/life balance (which may include learning how to advocate for workplace accommodations, taking time out to just BE and schedule recharge time into hectic days).
(240) 690-5784 View (240) 690-5784
ADHD Therapists

When should I seek treatment for ADHD?

You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.

How does treatment for ADHD work?

Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.

Are there specific medications for ADHD?

Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.

How long does treatment for ADHD take?

It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.